Eight Jews stood in a Soviet courtroom like upright candles and declared their loyalty to the Jewish people. It happened during the dark days of Communism when that could mean exile to Siberia or worse. A true story.
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the appointments of Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler and Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel as commanders of the Air Force and the Navy.
Leibel Lazaroff, 21, severely injured in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, saved a police officer's life and attempted to stop the terrorist.
There is really no way to leave a state of depression unless one has the courage and boldness to dedicate their energies to developing and honing their talents and doing something worthwhile for society.
IDF strikes several Hezbollah launch sites in southern Lebanon, dismantling military structures and terrorist infrastructure. 'Sites sites constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.'
IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee says tens of millions of dollars are being sent to Hamas' military wing, despite the ongoing war.
In the IPC report, the authors at last acknowledge that there is and was no famine in the Gaza Strip, but claim a situation of acute food insecurity; COGAT rejects that claim as well.
Arutz Sheva - Israel National News has obtained an official document signed by the then-Chief Rabbi Rabbi Yitzhak Isaac HaLevi Herzog, granting Rabbi Shlomo Goren full rabbinic ordination.
Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns Hezbollah has infiltrated Lebanon's army too deeply for it to be able to disarm the terror group.
Chedvata is Israel’s first haredi Hesder Yeshiva, created by haredim for haredim, combining Torah learning, academic training, with service in the IDF.
Swedish citizens kidnapped Lebanese security official Ahmad Shukr before one of them left the country, new report reveals.
The state requested an additional 30-day extension to file its response to a petition by the Regavim movement, citing the prime minister's trip to Washington and 'urgent consultations.'
A young Jewish woman was seen wandering with her son in Bethlehem and were rescued by the IDF. It is the third case of Israelis entering PA territory within 24 hours.
Security establishment waging intense war against surge in infiltrations by Palestinian Authority Arabs entering Israel through breaches in Jerusalem-area security fence.
We are now in transition, from Hannukah, the holiday of light and celebration, to a day of fasting and mourning. How do we do that?
Nearly 600 elected leaders worldwide send letter of solidarity to Australian mayor after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre.l
Vice President JD Vance had an opportunity to establish some boundaries at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest. He specifically chose not to. Opinion.
Human rights monitors have documented what Turkey’s Jews already feel daily: discrimination against religious minorities is no longer episodic but systemic. Opinion.
The essential factor in the Dreyfus affair was that it was a story of Jews who felt that something like that could never happen in the modern world, until it did. Opinion.
Yemen’s warring parties agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners after Oman talks, marking the largest swap in 11 years and raising cautious hopes for advancing peace efforts.
British police end their investigation into the Glastonbury Festival chant “death to the IDF,” saying it did not meet the criminal threshold, despite widespread criticism.
Belgium files a declaration of intervention to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Egyptian sources say that Cairo is waiting for the upcoming meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, hoping for heavy pressure to be applied on Israel to promote security calm in the Gaza Strip.
France opens probe after video shows man harassing a Jewish boy at Paris airport, ordering him to “free Palestine.” Police vow to identify the suspect and combat antisemitic acts.
US and Iran exchange sharp words at the UN over nuclear talks, with Washington demanding zero enrichment and Tehran rejecting what it calls “unfair” terms.
NSW lawmakers pass sweeping gun and protest laws after the attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach which left 15 dead.
PA chairman Abbas meets with Fadwa Barghouti in his office as part of a Palestinian Arab and international campaign for the release of Marwan Barghouti.
Georgetown University removes UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after UN Watch exposed her antisemitic remarks and support for terrorism, prompting wide international condemnation.
Knesset Speaker in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the national event marking 50 years of settlement in Samaria: "We must continue to build and send a strong message to the world.
Qatar Gate suspect Eli Feldstein talks about a conference call he claims took place with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yonatan Urich after the document was leaked to the German newspaper Bild.
The burning of the Christmas tree at a church in Jenin is ignored by the Vatican which cannot process Palestinian Arab oppression of Christians. The West ignores it at its peril. Opinion.
A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Naftali Bennett’s new party gaining strength, while the coalition and opposition blocs are tied at 55 seats each, with Arab parties holding the balance.
The reality for Jewish people living in increasingly hostile nations is no longer theoretical, and no longer distant. Reciprocity is vital. Opinion.
The plane of the Chief of Staff of Western Libya, Mohammed al-Haddad, was lost after reporting an electronic malfunction, as it returned from Ankara.
Supreme Planning Council to approve the deposit of a plan for the construction of 398 new housing units in Yitzhar. Minister Smotrich: 'Strengthening Jewish communities in Samaria - after years of anticipation.'
Supreme Planning Council to approve comprehensive construction plans in Sa-Nur. Minister Smotrich: 'Sa-Nur is returning home not with slogans, but with plans, budgets, roads and facts on the ground.'
Agudat Yisrael accuses Degel Hatorah of supporting sanctions on Torah students, pointing to nightly arrests of yeshiva students and insisting its actions follow guidance from Torah scholars.
The former prime minister called on the Shin Bet and the police to investigate what the prime minister knew about the 'Qatargate'affair and wondered 'Why is Netanyahu silent?'
The head of the General Security Service, David Zini, has accepted the request of his deputy, S., to end his position in the near future, after 30 years of service in the organization.
An AI video shows hostage Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili personally appealing to Trump to bring him home from Gaza. 'I’m asking you to see this through… bring me home before it's too late.' His mother described hearing his voice as 'both emotional and sad.'
Civil Administration’s civilian units relocate from military base to permanent facility in Sha’ar Binyamin, 'a historic step toward separating military and civilian life and advancing de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'
Former Lebanese security officer Ahmad Shukr has disappeared. Lebanese sources claim he may have been kidnapped by Israel in an intelligence operation
Finance Minister Smotrich's move raises the VAT exemption ceiling for purchases from abroad. Business owners oppose the move.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested at a London protest, while holding a sign reading, “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.”
Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were convicted of planning a mass murder attack against Jews in the UK, preparing to arm themselves with automatic rifles for the purpose.
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter warned at the Jabotinsky Conference that Israel misreads Palestinian intentions, arguing that talk of a “day after” in Gaza fueled false hopes, calling for decisive action and a clear rejection of a Palestinian state.
Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg wrote on social media that Hanukkah teaches the need for moral clarity and principled leadership in confronting rising antisemitism, praising President Trump’s consistent stance on the issue.
'Unforseen circumstances' lead to sudden cutoff of Iranian gas shipments, severely affecting Iraq's ability to provide electricity to its populace.
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman examined the effectiveness of the barrier and the crossings around Jerusalem and found serious deficiencies in operation, security, and supervision.
Three Jewish suspects in the attack on a pregnant Arab woman last Saturday in Jaffa have been released from custody. Their lawyer said the court accepted their version of the incident.
Hanan Ben Ari says he was deeply moved after a viral video showed hundreds singing his song 'Hashiveinu' in Jerusalem’s Nachlaot neighborhood, describing a profound emotional and spiritual journey and the powerful response his music has sparked.
Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.
Itamar Schlesinger from Ramat Gan went missing in September 2023 after a minor car accident in the village of Ein Hod. After more than two years of searches, his remains were found 600 meters from the accident site.
Attacker shouted that he was going to "kill a Jew today" before committing stabbing, victim says.
Dozens of examinees received today the scores of a Rabbinical exam from Cheshvan 5785, after an exceptional delay of a year and two months.
Yedida Rosenberg, a Magen David Adom medic and mother of eight, delivered her 22-year-old daughter's baby and became a grandmother.
Members of the small Jewish community in Damascus voiced concern after the arrest of antiquities dealer Saleem Hamdani, as authorities investigate allegations of illegal artifact trade.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with President Isaac Herzog following the terror attack on Sydney’s Jewish community and invited him to visit Australia in the near future.
Following public criticism and the controversy surrounding Hashmonaim Brigade commander Avinoam Emunah's end of service, he held a private conversation with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about other possibilities.
